Dr. Know Concert History

Dr. Know is an American hardcore punk band from Oxnard, CA. One of the founders of the "Nardcore" punk movement from Oxnard, CA, The band was started by Kyle Toucher, Ismael Hernandez, and Robin Cartwright in early 1981, and after auditioning a few singers, Brandon Cruz was chosen (although technically the first singer was a Ventura punk named Joey Pena). The band recorded studio versions of several early songs with Cruz, which led to television appearances and gigs on the Los Angeles circuit.

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Past Dr. Know Tours & Concerts

Date Concert Venue Location
May 23, 2026 –
May 24, 2026
Punk in the Bay 2026
Dr. Know / Naked Aggression / Desmadre / Gottlieb / Sissyfit / The American Dream / The Infirmities / Closet Monster / Rise And Strike / Triste
924 Gilman Berkeley, California, United States
Mar 29, 2026
The Garden / Ghost Mountain / Dr. Know

An Otherworldly Expedition

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Oxnard Elks Lodge #1433 Oxnard, CA
Mar 28, 2026
Dr. Know

C.Y. Fest

The Belasco Los Angeles, California, United States
Oct 11, 2025
Dr. Know The Stardust Club Downey, California, United States
Sep 26, 2025
Infest / Harsh Reality / Dr. Know / Knuckle Sandwich Riverside Municipal Auditorium Riverside, California, United States
Jun 22, 2025
Dr. Know The Locker Room Garden Grove, California, United States
Apr 26, 2025
Dr. Know

CRUZAPALOOZA

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The Catalyst Atrium Santa Cruz, California, United States
Oct 24, 2024
Dr. Know
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The Observatory Santa Ana, California, United States
Jun 22, 2024
Dr. Know / Fang Alex's Bar Long Beach, California, United States
Jun 16, 2024
Dr. Know

No Violence Music Fest

The Observatory Santa Ana, California, United States
May 25, 2024
RKL / The Grim / Dr. Know / Romper

Punk Rock Bowling Club Show

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Sand Dollar Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Jul 15, 2023
Dr. Know Private Venue East Los Angeles, California, United States
Jul 08, 2023
Dr. Know

Nardfest

Oceanview Pavilion Port Hueneme, California, United States
Jul 01, 2023
Dr. Know
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The Lost Well Austin, Texas, United States
Jan 06, 2023
Stalag 13 / Dr. Know
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Alex's Bar Long Beach, California, United States
Oct 21, 2022
Dr. Know The Catalyst Atrium Santa Cruz, California, United States
Oct 20, 2022
Dr. Know / Stay Out Cornerstone Craft Beer & Live Music Berkeley, California, United States
Oct 13, 2022
Dr. Know Toyota Arena Ontario, California, United States
Sep 30, 2022
Dr. Know / Stalag 13 / Head Cut / Crucial Thought Oxnard Performing Arts Center Oxnard, California, United States
Sep 24, 2022
The Unseen / Lower Class Brats / Final Conflict / The Virus / Corrupted Youth / Dr. Know / The Runts / Dead City The Belasco Los Angeles, California, United States

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The Garden / Dr. Know
Oct 9, 2021
 Pomona, California, United States
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The Exploited / Dr. Know / Zombie Squad / skeletal ambitions on Jun 29, 1987 [715-small]

The Exploited / Dr. Know / Zombie Squad / skeletal ambitions
Jun 29, 1987
 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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Jun 29, 1987
 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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Jun 29, 1987
 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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The Exploited / Dr. Know / Zombie Squad / skeletal ambitions
Jun 29, 1987
 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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Jun 29, 1987
 Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
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The Garden / Ghost Mountain / Dr. Know on Mar 29, 2026 [618-small]

The Garden / Ghost Mountain / Dr. Know
Mar 29, 2026
 Oxnard, CA
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The Garden / Ghost Mountain / Dr. Know
Mar 29, 2026
 Oxnard, CA
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D.R.I. / Corrosion Of Conformity / Dr. Know / Beowülf on Jan 25, 1986 [635-small]

D.R.I. / Corrosion Of Conformity / Dr. Know / Beowülf
Jan 25, 1986
 Los Angeles, California, United States
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Dead Kennedys / Dr. Know / Loogie on Aug 19, 2003 [029-small]

Dead Kennedys / Dr. Know / Loogie
Aug 19, 2003
 West Hollywood, California, United States
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Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival (Day 3 of 3) on May 9, 2010 [508-small]

Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival (Day 3 of 3)
May 9, 2010
 Henderson, Nevada, United States
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Subhumans / Youth Brigade / MIA / Dr. Know / Iconoclast on Apr 28, 1984 [718-small]

Subhumans / Youth Brigade / MIA / Dr. Know / Iconoclast
Apr 28, 1984
 Pasadena, California, United States
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The Exploited / Adrenalin O.D. / Dr. Know / I.D. Under on Jul 12, 1987 [826-small]

The Exploited / Adrenalin O.D. / Dr. Know / I.D. Under
Jul 12, 1987
 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Genres:

Punk
United States
Metal
Hardcore
Hardcore Punk
Punk Rock
Thrash Metal
Skate Punk
Thrash
Crust Punk
Crossover Thrash
California Hardcore
Thrash Core
Nardcore
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Latest Setlist (03/29/2026):

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  1. Watch It Burn
  2. God Told Me To
  3. Deprogram
  4. What to Do
  5. Life Returns
  6. Mr. Freeze

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 3 concerts
2025 4 concerts
2024 4 concerts
2023 4 concerts
2022 9 concerts
2021 11 concerts
2019 2 concerts
2018 6 concerts
2017 9 concerts
2015 10 concerts
2014 10 concerts
2013 2 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 2 concerts
2010 7 concerts
2009 7 concerts
2008 13 concerts
2007 2 concerts
2006 5 concerts
2005 5 concerts
2004 2 concerts
2003 2 concerts
2001 2 concerts
2000 3 concerts
1999 7 concerts
1989 11 concerts
1988 3 concerts
1987 18 concerts
1986 23 concerts
1985 11 concerts
1984 11 concerts
1983 3 concerts
1982 1 concert
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